Lead MEP Project Director for High-Value UK Projects

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Bonus

Package

Private Healthcare

Pension

Career Progression

Major Project Opportunity

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Director to take ownership of the mechanical delivery on a major high-value development across the UK and Europe. You will lead the MEP team from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, with direct access to senior leadership.

You will manage programme, budget, quality and safety, coordinate with design, procurement and site delivery teams, nurture client relationships and drive milestones.

Qualifications

• A strong mechanical engineering or building services background.
• Experience delivering major mechanical packages on high-value projects (data centres, pharma, logistics).
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing programmes, budgets and subcontractors.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective client relationships.
• Experience in sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing or major industrial developments.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall responsibility for mechanical delivery, including programme, budget, quality and safety.
• Leading project managers, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Overseeing design coordination, procurement and installation planning.
• Managing client relationships and working closely with the wider project leadership team.
• Identifying risks, resolving technical challenges and driving project milestones.

Skills

Mechanical background

Major project delivery

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

MEP coordination

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Director to take ownership of the mechanical delivery on a major high-value development across the UK and Europe. You will lead the MEP team from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, with direct access to senior leadership.

You will manage programme, budget, quality and safety, coordinate with design, procurement and site delivery teams, nurture client relationships and drive milestones.